NextStep

10/16/2026

Are you actually activating the right muscles? 👀

After a spinal cord injury, movement can look different than you might expect. David explains why pulling your elbows back isn’t the same as engaging your shoulder blades—and what he looks for when helping a client improve their posture and muscle activation.

It’s all about understanding the individual, recognizing compensations, and finding ways to build better movement patterns. 🩵

🎥 Want to learn more? Watch the full breakdown on our YouTube channel!

10/02/2026

This video series gives an in depth look at how we work with a wide range of client presentations and the thought process behind our training.

Our full videos & series can be found on YouTube—visit link in bio!

NextStep is an internationally recognized nonprofit committed to making life-changing rehabilitation and fitness accessible and affordable for individuals living with paralysis. Headquartered in Los Angeles and operating 10 facilities around the world NextStep provides standardized Activity Based Recovery Training.

09/15/2026

NextStep is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that makes life-changing rehab accessible and affordable to those living with paralysis.

Our state-of-the-art, community-based centers offer affordable care and provide hope for individuals living with paralysis. Through research-driven, standardized activity-based therapy programs and interventions, we offer the best chance for recovery, independence, and improved health.

Every like, share and follow for NextStep is a step further to help those living with paralysis.

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08/19/2026

NextStep’s paralysis recovery centers are located in Los Angeles (HQ), Atlanta, Orlando, Kansas City, Raleigh, Las Vegas, Ukraine (Two (2) Centers), New Zealand (Four (4) Centers), and Fort Wayne and Pittsburgh (Coming in 2027).

Our state-of-the-art, community-based centers offer affordable care and provide hope for individuals living with paralysis. Through research-driven, standardized activity-based therapy programs and interventions, we offer the best chance for recovery, independence, and improved health.

WHO WE SERVE

Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Parkinson’s, and other neurological conditions.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our services include NeuroRecovery Network Certified Trainers, Activity-Based Therapy, Locomotor Training, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES), Vibration Training, state-of-the-art accessible equipment, strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and more.

08/03/2026

One of Tammy’s goals was to dance again— and here she is back at it! 🕺🏼💃🪩

Great work Tammy!

Sci | spinal cord injury recovery | paralysis recovery | fitness based rehabilitation | tbi | stroke | recovery | rehabilitation

07/30/2026

Locomotor training is built on the idea that the nervous system can learn, adapt, and respond when given the right input. 🧠👣

Pioneered through the groundbreaking research of Dr. Susan Harkema Susie Locomotion , this approach uses repetitive, task-specific movement and sensory cues to help activate neural pathways and promote recovery after spinal cord injury and other neurological conditions.

Every step matters. Every repetition has purpose. And every session is an opportunity to challenge what’s possible. 💙

07/07/2026

NextStep is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that makes life-changing rehab accessible and affordable to those living with paralysis.

Our state-of-the-art, community-based centers offer affordable care and provide hope for individuals living with paralysis. Through research-driven, standardized activity-based therapy programs and interventions, we offer the best chance for recovery, independence, and improved health.

Follow NextStep and visit our link in bio for ways you can help support the paralysis community 🤍🩵

06/28/2026

the inaugural NextStep Fitness Charity Pickleball Tournament at California SMASH Pickleball & Social Club in El Segundo, and it was an incredible day bringing people together for a cause that truly changes lives. 💙🏓

NextStep Fitness is an internationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to making life-changing rehabilitation accessible and affordable for individuals living with paralysis and other neurological conditions. Through research-driven, activity-based therapy, their recovery centers provide hope, independence, and opportunities for people living with spinal cord injuries, stroke, traumatic brain injuries, MS, Parkinson’s, cerebral palsy, and more.

What an inspiring reminder that community, movement, and generosity can make a lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, and supported this amazing inaugural event. Here’s to many more tournaments that help expand access to life-changing care.

💙 visit link in bio to Learn more about NextStep’s mission and how you can support their work.

Thank you to our sponsors:
Loncaro
SKECHERS
Los Angeles Ale Works
J. Pritchard
California SMASH Pickleball & Social Club
AthletesTouch

05/28/2025

In two days, we embark on our 10th Ride for Paralysis! We are riding 150 Miles from San Diego to Hermosa Beach. Our goal is to raise $50,000 in support of NextStep. Please consider donating to help us reach our goal. www.rideforparalysis.org

Thanks in advance!

Questions: [email protected] We are embarking on our 10th adventure on wheels. To date we have ridden over 5,500 miles throughout the USA and raised over $1.5 Million to support the paralysis community! This time we are riding 150 Miles from San Diego to Manhattan Beach. Ou...

05/19/2025

NextStep Summit 2025 🩵🤍

Swipe to see how Saturday morning started with a little caffeine & some cutoffs 💪

What an incredible few days at the NextStep Summit! 💥 We had the absolute honor of learning from Dr. Susan J. Harkema, a true leader in spinal cord injury research and recovery. She’s not only a professor and rehab research director at the University of Louisville, but also leads the NeuroRecovery Network through the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation 🙌

We brought together trainers from all over the country to learn, grow, and deepen our understanding of NRN concepts and standardized, evidence-based care.

This is how we move forward — together — to improve function, health, and quality of life for people living with paralysis.

The energy, collaboration, and commitment to change was next-level. We’re so proud to be part of this powerful movement. 💪🧠💙